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Strong partnership: Signs show UW-Madison’s commitment to China – madison
Other signs China is UW-Madison’s strongest international partner … UW-Madison has hired seven new China-related faculty in areas such as sociology, history and law since 2007.
CA ‘downer’ cow law hits Supreme Court; Humane Society undeterred in pushing animal protection – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Using plain-spokenness and quick wit, Fearing can charm political adversaries … which seeks to block the 2009 state law that barred the butchering of downer cows. Critical questions about the law from the justices appeared to side with …
If Rosa Parks were Palestinian, she couldn’t even get on the bus! – Salem-News.Com
On the West Bank, Israeli settlements have been built with complete disregard for international law. The settlers who live there have their own buses that Palestinians living in nearby villages cannot ride. In addition, Palestinians cannot travel freely in …
Penn. gov.: Change law after Penn State scandal – msnbc.com
A new law is needed to make sure reports of alleged child sexual abuse are made to government authorities, Tom Corbett said. “Should the law be changed? Absolutely,” Corbett said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Corbett was the attorney general … Continue reading
After meeting Antony, Omar set to take AFSPA battle to Prime Minister’s doorstep – NDTV
While the Chief Minister favours a partial revocation of the military law from selected areas in the state, the Army is opposed to the move as it feels that the time is not ripe for it. The confrontation seems to … Continue reading
Office developers facing challenge as law firms’ need change – Washington Post
Washington office developers and landlords are salivating at a glut of law firms whose leases expire in 2016 and 2017. For every law firm that signs a lease in a new building, another landlord is left with a vacancy, however, … Continue reading
Our speech laws can be problematic – LJWORLD
Another problematic case is percolating in Ohio, where the government can fine or imprison candidates or other participants in the political process who violate the state’s “false statement” law, which says: No person shall “make a false …
Russia, in From the Cold – New York Times
finally sealed a deal on Thursday to enter the World Trade Organization and subject its unruly form of capitalism to the strictures of international law. Russia overcame the last obstacle to entry last week when Georgia, which like any W.T.O … Continue reading
law & order – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Pamela Fischer, 49, of Calvey Creek Road, was charged with assault and armed criminal action. She was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail. The dispute happened about 4:20 p.m. Friday at the couple’s home south of Robertsville. The husband’s … Continue reading
A buoyed healthcare law reaches Supreme Court – Los Angeles Times
Only three of the 12 appellate judges who have reviewed the law have decided it is unconstitutional to require all Americans to have health insurance. Not a single appeals court judge has said the entire law must be tossed out, … Continue reading
